Olympus 6000 vs Pentax Q10

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus 6000 and Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 4 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6000 grades versus the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6000 compared to the Q10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and Q10.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax Q10 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.